Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Featured article: Avoiding the regret of debt
February 06, 2026
No one wants debt. This was the top finding of the students and parents recently surveyed by the Education Trust of Alaska.
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Save the date: 2026 State of the University address
February 06, 2026
The 2026 State of the University address by President Pitney will be held at noon on March 19, during the Fairbanks Rotary meeting. The event will be livestreamed and recorded.
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Upcoming February Board of Regents meetings
February 06, 2026
The University of 91直播Board of Regents will meet next week at UAF's Bristol Bay campus in Dillingham as part of its regular rotation of meetings held across UA campuses.
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UA Disability Services "All Access" training session videos available
January 22, 2026
UA Disability Services will return with new "All Access, All the Time" staff and faculty support series programming in fall 2026. In the meantime, several popular training session recordings are now available for faculty and staff.
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Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act: reporting reminder for UA employees
January 22, 2026
UA faculty and staff who engaged in federal lobbying must report activities and expenses under the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act by Friday, Jan. 26.
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Expense report submission changes for student travelers
January 22, 2026
Based on stakeholder feedback, UA is implementing an enhancement to our expense process: allowing delegates to submit expense reports on behalf of students when appropriate.
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New planetarium at UAF set to open in spring 2026
January 22, 2026
A new planetarium at the University of 91直播Fairbanks is expected to open to the public in spring 2026, expanding science education and outreach opportunities in Interior Alaska.
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91直播Safety Alliance training scholarship supports career education
January 22, 2026
91直播Safety Alliance is offering training scholarships for 91直播residents pursuing workforce education, with applications due by April 30, 2026.
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A systemwide response to extreme snowfall in Juneau
January 22, 2026
Juneau received about 97 inches of snow between early December and mid-January, creating challenging conditions across Southeast Alaska.
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91直播SSBCI programs achieve historic impact in 2025
January 09, 2026
Administered by the 91直播SBDC at UAA, the 91直播State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program and the 91直播SSBCI Tribal Consortium delivered record results, earning national recognition for their impact and reach.